The Top 14 Questions

Your Realtor® Hopes You Never Ask

… because their answers will eliminate them from YOUR consideration!!!

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In a recent random survey, statistics revealed 82% of people who bought or sold a home had a miserable experience (Real Estate Marketing University, 1999), blaming it mainly on their real estate agent. Is your agent looking out for your best interest or are they just trying to pressure you into a home purchase?

Purchasing a home is often one of the biggest financial and emotional investment decisions one makes in a lifetime. The answer to these questions will give you clarity in choosing a real estate professional that you can count on in accomplishing your personal and family goals and desires.

   1.   Do you have automated technology to email me listings on a DAILY basis? Do you communicate with email?

   2.   Can we cancel the Buyer Broker Retainer Agreement or Listing Agreement at any time WITH NO QUESTIONS ASKED if we are unhappy with the way things are going?

   3.   Do you have a list of references of satisfied clients?

   4.   Besides resale homes, do you have access to HUD or VA acquired properties? Do you work with or research “For Sale By Owner” (FSBO) properties? Do you provide consulting and advisory services on new construction?

   5.   Can you provide down payment and closing cost estimates?

   6.   What is your policy on returning phone calls?

   7.   Do you hold any degrees / what is your highest level of education completed?

   8.   Do you do this full-time or part-time?

   9.   Are you a “Broker” or an “Agent”? Are you a REALTOR® or a licensee?

10.   How much of your time is dedicated to “prospecting” or “cold calling”?

11.   What percent of your practice comes from referrals and endorsements from past customers and clients?

12.   Have you ever had a grievance or complaint lodged against you with your local association or the State real estate department?

13.   I have a home to sell; what is your policy on commissions on the sale of my home?

14.   Do you own a home and do you have any real estate investment properties yourself?

Paul and Judy Wilson are real estate consultants specializing in residential real estate in the Albuquerque Metropolitan Area. They can be contacted at (505) 293-1224 or (505) 275-5464 or email at WilsonABQ@aol.com.

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